2010 Most Beautiful Kitchen Contest Entries

Marek Kozlowski

My Experience
At the beginning of the project I felt little bit worried and overwhelmed but after receiving my order from Kitchen Pro I was relived. Customer service is top notch, and to all future Kitchen Pro customers: Go for it! You will save yourself thousands!

Why I should win
I don't own a million dollars house but if you only saw my kitchen, you would think I do!

Julie Pierce

My Experience
We purchased our house in May of 2009 with the plan to gut the kitchen. Everything was white except the cheap oak cabinets. I did a lot of searching to find quality cabinets that wouldn't brake the budget. Kitchen Pro was my answer, they had the finish I wanted and the sizes I needed to build out my dream kitchen. I also loved that they offered free design services, you supply the floor plan and they help design your dream kitchen. They were also easy to reach when I had questions during installation.

Why I should win
My kitchen is proof that women are just as capable as men. This is the first kitchen I have ever done and I did most of the work myself. My kitchen turned out beautiful! I designed and built the hood that hangs over my range. I also did all of the tile work, plumbing, light fixture installation, cabinet assembly and finish work. My husband did help with some of the electrical and he helped install a few of the cabinets and the double oven.

David Boyajian

My Experience
Our kitchen was in desperate need for a face lift. We had a blue vinyl floor, and old oak cabinets some were missing the bottoms of the base cabinets. Doors falling off and a counter top that would make you sick. My wife and I set ourselves with an $8,000 budget and we got started. I first started to explore cabinets locally, and quickly realized if I wanted to stay within my budget I needed to by junk cabinets. So I decided to go online and came across Kitchen Pros website. I must say, I was a little concerned buying cabinets from over 3000 miles away, but the reviews were great and the customers service (Designer) I worked with was A+. I started to feel more comfortable with it. Anyways I made the purchase of the Honey Maple cabinets and the rest is history. Everyone that comes into the house for the first time says that the kitchen looks like an add right out of a magazine. I must say this makes you feel pretty good.We are so happy with the quality that we just ordered a vanity and cabinets for our bathroom.

Why I should win
I think, I should win because the kitchen is absolute beautiful, it is such a warm loving look. I stayed on budget I spent $8100 from the floor, cabinets, lights to the faucet. The only thing that I did not do myself was the granite counter tops. Thank you Kitchen Pro for all your help.

Erin Rijo

My Experience
When we started our project, we were recent first time homebuyers, and eager to make our house in a home for our family. Unfortunately, to make that happen we had to redo the entire kitchen and we were on a tight budget. Kitchen Pro enabled us to achieve what we wanted within our budget. Our Kitchen Pro designer listened to exactly what we wanted and worked with us on making our dream kitchen. We are thrilled with the results.

Why I should win
As the kitchen is the center of our house, we were able to transform the look and feel of our entire home for a fraction of the cost of a typical kitchen remodel. Staying within budget, we achieved our dream kitchen, and most importantly, made our house into a home.

F. LaVern Robinson

My Experience
I had to gut my whole kitchen because of a flood. I ordered my cabins from Kitchen Pro. At first it was very hard because of the many choices but I had a budget to stick to so I had to keep my budget in mind. For the budget I had, I must say that I could not have gone anywhere else and gotten the quality for less. My cabins have quality and a very rich look to them and I did not pay a high price to get them. I had some issues after I received my cabins but my cabins are far better than the problems. I could not have gone anywhere else to get the same quality for the price. In the end my cabins are one of the best features of my kitchen and I am often asked where did I get my cabins from?

Why I should win
I should win because one, I put my cabins together all by myself. Two, I helped to install my cabins and three, I decorated my kitchen myself. I painted my kitchen, I put the back splash up myself, which was my first time working with tile. I even helped to install my wood floors. I have friends wanting me to help them with their home projects and I have no experience or schooling in design or decorating. I can now set back and say I did this myself and I did not pay a lot of money to make it to happen.

John Giuffreda

My Experience
This was our 1st renovation in our townhouse. At first, we was nervous, but after receiving advice from the Kitchen Pro guys it was one best things we could've done for our house.

Why I should win
Our kitchen looks amazing! We were able to do all of the flooring, plumbing, electrical and cabinet installation. The granite was the only part that needed an outside installer. The results hopefully speak for themselves. We could not be happier.

We spent $12,147 on our renovation minus the 4 major appliances we also purchased.

Harry Meader

Harumi Kiyota

My Experience
This condominium has lower & limited 7 feet high ceiling in one side of wall and very high 20 feet ceiling in other side of wall. Space of kitchen size is not big enough and all kitchen appliances were attached side by side. Kitchen Pro has variety of cabinets and molding that much to our taste and this unbalanced kitchen was change to formal and well invited kitchen. I can not believe it still the same size of kitchen. It was time essence job but Kitchen Pro had all the cabinet in stock and we could finish on time.

Why I should win
This kitchen is in small space but created feel much bigger and gorgeous. Just like you are sitting at Italian cafe. This condo has no window in the kitchen. So we put small cabinets on top of the wall cabinets and cut out top cabinet doors to make it like windows and space feel open and airy. All new lightings were installed with dimmer and dark kitchen has been changed to light in day time and shade down in romantic night. Very nice cream color body and light brown grazed Kitchen Pro cabinets were match to rare Italian green granite counter top and stone tiled back splash. Corbels in both side of under bar counter are help to make rich feelings. Cheese and wine would be melting in your mouth at lovely kitchen tonight.

Oscar Pruitt

My Experience
The entire kitchen was gutted and new cabinets installed. Plumbing had to be re-routed and electrical re-worked to accomodate the cooktop and microwave. The cabinets were easy to work with and assemble. Only experiienced a couple of connector screws missing which were quickly replaced. The cabinets were delivered on time with no damage from the carrier. The only issue that came into play was installing a couple of the wall cabinets upsiade down (there are no hints as to the top or bottom). This was easily fixed by raising the doors to match the adjacent cabinets. Especially helpful was our assigned designer who patiently made changes and pointed out issues throughout the planning and ordering phase. Anytime I had a question, I could call Kitchen Pro and get it answered.

Why I should win
This is the most beautiful kitchen we have ever had. The cabinets we replaced were standard contractor grade cabinets install in 1971 when the house was built. These cabinets are accented by granite countertops and new tile floor. They have received nothing by praise from anyone who has come into our home. Not lonly are they beautiful, but provide us more storage space and functionality than we had before.

Tom Dinh

My Experience
We wanted to have an open area of kitchen with a modern style and contempo design. It was an experience to see the whole process of changing from the old to a new kitchen.

Why I should win
I think we should win because the transformation of the kitchen from the old style to the new style of the cabinets, countertop and design of the floor and back wall....It was amazing.

Anne McCollister

My Experience
We did a complete kitchen gut rehab. Our designer helped us pick out the correct size and type cabinets that would work in our space. One piece came in damaged and several small pieces were not included. The problems were handled quickly and professionaly.

Why I should win
I designed a kitchen for a short, fat cook. The previous kitchen had me blocked in one area. The new kitchen allows me complete freedom and is a wonderful space to work in.

Elizabeth A Goldfarb

My Experience
Tackled this project in between getting my hip replaced. Took the walls down to the studs and had everything rewired. Purchased the beautiful cabinets from Kitchen Pro and it was the best and smartest way to get a beautiful kitchen. I put the cabinets together myself with all the right tools and I'm very happy with the outcome. I will definitely use Kitchen Pro cabinets again.

Why I should win
It's a little bit country, it's a little bit rock and roll. It has all the modern aspects, with the stainless steel appliances and the contemporary Espresso cabinets, with accents of country with a tile floors and honed granite counters.

Steve Lazarus

My Experience
Without a doubt the best part of the experience was the design service. David Turek took a blank rendering of our space and turned it into the kitchen of our dreams. He was enthusiastic about our change ideas and incorporated them into the final design, which exceeded every one of our expectations. The quality of the cabinets was another surprise...from the solid construction to the dovetailed drawers and soft close mechanisms, everything was first class. Our friends and family can't believe these were RTA cabinets.

Why I should win
From start to finish, this was entirely a DIY project. For just under $30k (less than $10k of which was cabinets) we achieved a finished product for which would have easily cost 2-3 times as much had we gone with a contractor and cabinets from one of the big box stores. This project is a testament to the quality and value of Kitchen Pro Cabinetry.

Mark Gorthy

My Experience
Our experience was great. The design staff offered great advice and guidance as well as support when it was needed. The cabinets are beautiful and of much better quality than what you can get elsewhere at even twice the cost.

Why I should win
We are very pleased with our design and how the cabinets coordinate with our chosen flooring, lighting, appliances, and backsplash. The traditional cherry kitchen fits perfectly with our Tudor style house. We think it's beautiful.

Paul St.Julien

My Experience
I wanted to open up the living area of my house by removing the wall between the kitchen and living room. I replaced the wall with a center island. I custom built five areas to match the cabinets I purchased from Kitchen Pro. Most of the custom features were on the island, but I also built the light over the sink and the wainscoting to match the cherry maple cabinets. I built the spice cabinet whose side pulls out to reveal the spice rack. Kitchen Pro customer service was fantastic. They helped me through the process, surpassing my expectations. I proudly tell people where I got the cabinets.

Why I should win
These cabinets had to hold as much as the old kitchen, even though a wall of cabinets is now missing. I got creative in laying out the wall cabinets with varying heights and depths. The base cabinets have varying depths as well. Kitchen Pro has such a complete selection of cabinets, that I was able to get a custom look at far, far under the custom price.

Cathleen Karr

My Experience
I found Kitchen Pro on the internet while researching cabinets for my massive room addition & kitchen remodel. I was looking for white solid wood cabinetry and I wasn't having much luck at the big box chains with regards to my very tight cabinet budget of $5500. My original kitchen was a "1946 nightmare" that was only about 8' x 8'. We expanded the kitchen space to roughly 10' x 16' by adding a room addition to the back of the house, and by taking out a wall between the kitchen and a very small dining area. Our entire budget for the kitchen & room addition was $30,000. After working with Kitchen Pro Designer Vicki, I was amazed to find that I saved $2500 by using Kitchen Pro and Not the local stores, and I got better cabinets too! Vicki was extremely helpful and informative. She made design suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of. Without her keen eye, our project would not have been possible! On a side note, I would like to add that most of the materials for my Kitchen remodel were purchased from the internet, (flooring, appliances, lighting, door/cabinet hardware, faucet, and even the sink. The prices I found on the internet were cheeper, and I didn't have to pay sales tax or shipping for almost anything. My Husband and I worked as a team with our contractor to do a large portion of the work. We demolished walls, purchase materials, hung drywall & trim, put together the cabinets, installed appliances, and painted everything. The whole project took about a year. We worked almost every weekend and most evenings. (we both work full time) There were moments that we thought we would never get finished. We are so grateful to Kitchen pro for offering a product that exceeded our expectations.We finally finished on Nov.20th. Now we can enjoy the holidays in style!

Why I should win
It would be great to win. We have never won a contest before. Our kitchen project has taken a year of hard work and planning with a very tight budget.We met our budget, learned a lot of new skills, shared insights with neighbors, and created something beautiful. Friends and family that once stood in the doorway to our 8' x 8' kitchen are amazed and astounded. The looks on their faces show us that we are already winners....and that Vicki's design was a super job. I can't wait to work with her again. We are so grateful for her!

Vicki Nadzam

My Experience
We had a 20 year old dated kitchen which was large but did not use the space effectively. Vickie, our designer used every bit of space and now our kitchen even seems bigger!

Vickie helped us creatively use wall cabinets to build a computer work area with storage as well as combine different cabinets for a unique look.

Why I should win
Our kitchen project used the same footprint but maximized the storage capacity while dramatically improving the functionality. It's functional, beautiful and was built with our own hands. Every day we enjoy the results of our hard work.

Sharon Gelboin-Katz

My Experience
Our 1954 rambler that we had lived in for 15 years had the original kitchen;yellow Formica counters that were burned and torn, a total of four cabinets (we kept all out large pots, small appliances and pantry food in our basement), no dish washer, and the space was too small for our family of six to sit together. We had wanted to redo the kitchen from the day we moved in but always put it off as being too expensive a project. We received design estimates for thousands of dollars, cabinet estimates of $15,000 & up and knew there must be a better way. We found Kitchen Pro on the internet and were a bit apprehensive about the quality of their cabinets and the promised free design help. Could it too good to be true? We sent in our measurements including the plans to knock down a wall between the kitchen and dining room and David Turek designed an awesome kitchen! He listened to our needs went back and forth with different options till we were 100% satisfied. The cabinets are beautiful and well constructed. Everyone who see's them is flabbergasted that we bought them over the internet and how much money we saved!

Why I should win
Our Kitchen Pro kitchen came out so beautiful!! We saved a ton of money and received wonderful design assistance. The design maximized our storage space and really utilized every inch of our kitchen, we especially like how David Turek used different size cabinets to give us a two level island/room divider and listened to our tastes, favoring clean lines etc. We love our kitchen-thank-you Kitchen Pro!!

Joel Cordes

My Experience
We were so excited to learn about Kitchen Pro and even more impressed when we began our project. We needed to revise our floor plan, not just a face lift, and we needed to maintain a reasonable budget. Kitchen Pro made our remodel not only affordable but a fun experience as well. Quotes from others turned out to be 3 times more expensive and was for particle board boxes. The quality of Kitchen Pro cabinets were superior; made w/plywood construction, dove tail joints on the drawers and the assembly was easy with the help of Kitchen Pro web site instructions. Our designer, Vicki, was patient and encouraging with all of our questions and made very helpful suggestions to get the most out of our space. During the project Kitchen Pro was also available for follow up questions and easy to work with. Although our project is still ongoing (flooring and lighting), we are totally IN LOVE with our new kitchen. We couldn’t be happier! Thank you Kitchen Pro!

Why I should win
If you ask any of our friends or family about this project they will tell you that we have driven them crazy for about 10 years now with all our ideas and dilemmas about how to even begin this project. We live in a small tract home and it was challenging to create a spacious and inviting kitchen without it being overwhelming to the overall space. Although the kitchen area was 10 x 20 feet, the original floor plan allotted only a 10 x 10 foot area for all appliances, cupboards and counters. It was cute and gave the illusion of a big kitchen but was wasted, unused space. We had 2 large windows that we loved and a lot of light that we wanted to keep so the challenge was to maintain the original floor plan, open it up and keep it to scale for the size of our house. We think we’ve not only accomplished that but have exceeded even our initial visions. What was once a closed off small, tucked away kitchen with a peninsula has been expanded to a spacious area with warm maple glazed Kitchen Pro cabinets, beautiful CesarStone countertops and a magnificent Vetrazzo countertop island! We think our kitchen is so beautiful and fun to be in that we can’t help but keep having parties! This kitchen is completely different from the original; it is warm and inviting and blends nicely with the rest of the house. We think we’ve created something that is not only great for our family but has improved the value of our house as well and we stayed within our budget! It was quite a journey and well worth it.

Angela Palmer

My Experience
We recently bought our first home which was a short sale. The kitchen like most of the house was in poor shape. We spent 13k and replaced everything but the floors. We chose a white cabinet to brighten the space and added a desk area. We found an excellent deal on boutique granite and carrera marble and all new stailess appliances. We did all the work ourselves from the moulding to the tile!

Why I should win
We recently bought our first home which was a short sale. The kitchen like most of the house was in poor shape. We spent 13k and replaced everything but the floors. We chose a white cabinet to brighten the space and added a desk area. We found an excellent deal on boutique granite and carrera marble and all new stailess appliances. We did all the work minus the granite installation ourselves from the moulding to the tile!

Paul Wong

My Experience
We considered the three important factors for our kitchen renovation. First is aesthetics. It must look good. Second is functionality. It must work properly. Third is economics. It must be affordable.

Why I should win
When you take the three factors – aesthetics, function and economy - into consideration, we do have a winner. Our kitchen is beautiful to look at. It functions extremely well. It is very economical. You cannot buy the kitchen cabinets at a lower cost anywhere else other than Kitchen Pro Cabinets. We sure have a Winner.

Drew Barries

My Experience
We had shopped around and knew we wanted something of quality and after all we had looked at we just could not afford the leading store bought brands and had just about given up but then we discovered Kitchen Pro and found that we could get the same type of quality construction and even better for less than half the cost of those other brands. Our sales representative, David Turek was an amazing help and the design services he provided were absolutely the best, above and beyond our expectations.

Why I should win
I believe that we should win because our kitchen looks amazing and cost a small fraction of what it would have cost had we gone another route. Additionally I believe we should win based on the fact that I assembled and installed these beautiful cabinets on my own without ever having done this type of work before. I did take advantage of online resources and David was a big help as well but all in all it was through my own efforts and we are very proud of what we were able to do through Kitchens Pro.

Matthew Torney

My Experience
During the Spring of 2010, my wife and I decided to undertake another project while balancing a busy life full of military deployments coupled with three beautiful (yet busy) children. The monster golf course property needed absolutely everything, but had the location, size and bones of an amazing home that would normally be outside of our reach. My wife and I worked tirelessly to renovate all of the bedrooms and bathrooms prior to moving in. Shortly after moving in, I had to detour away from the project on yet another busy deployment to a land far away. My poor wife had to endure a few months of misery cooking in a kitchen that was quite outdated and in very poor condition. Immediately upon returning, we filled up another dumpster with every bit of that old kitchen stripping it down to the bare framework. Having worked with Kitchen Pro before (and being utterly amazed at the value and quality of the products), there was no doubt where our cabinets would come from. A close friend (who owns a custom cabinet shop and is also impressed with the quality and value of Kitchen Pro) assisted me in designing the kitchen of our dreams. The gorgeous Coffee finished cabinets arrived and the finish quality was nothing less than spectacular. After renovating every other aspect of the kitchen, the cabinets were assembled and modified to fit the design plans. My friend and I crafted a custom island, stained and pinstriped corbels and legs, and installed all of the cabinets as laid out in our plans. After finishing all of the electrical, floors and installing appliances, my wife finally had the kitchen of her dreams. Fortunately, I finished it just in time for yet another deployment. As beautiful as the kitchen is, the backbone of the project is without a doubt, the cabinets from Kitchen Pro.

Why I should win
Not only does this kitchen incorporate the beautifully crafted cabinets from Kitchen Pro, it shows what can be done with custom, professional modifications. The finishing touches incorporated into the island highlight the craftsmanship and time invested into this kitchen. Professional touches such as the additional rope legs, corbels and false doors/ drawers add to the value of this kitchen. No corners were cut and finish quality was the cornerstone of this project. As amazing as everything turned out, it was still completed on a fixed, military budget (obviously coupled with a ton of personal hard work).

Maggie Palosaari

My Experience
We bought an older home with a kitchen that was loaded in brick and rough cedar. We decided we could do a remodel and went looking for cabinets. We found kitchenpro on line and could not match the quality or value anywhere else. We found the staff to be very helpful and could not be happier with our kitchen.

Why I should win
We have worked very hard smashing out brickwalls, rewiring, replumbing and finally getting to instalation stage and the finishings. We even made our own island top and window seat. We went from an ugly dark kitchen to the most beautiful, warm kitchen.

Ryan Candurra

My Experience
When I bought my house the kitchen was original (1960) and badly needed to be upgraded. We were on a very tight budget and did not think we can afford to replace the kitchen. However, through Kitchen Pro we were able to not only upgrade the kitchen but create our dream kitchen. Kitchen Pro helped me along the way in designing and figuring out the best way to create a high-end kitchen without the high-end price tag.

Why I should win
I believe I should win because my kitchen gets many complements on the detail, functionality as well as the overall look and feel of it. I used all of my creativity and ingenuity to make a dream kitchen for my family.

James cook

My Experience
Our kitchen was as total re-do from ceiling to floor.We looked at several different cabinets but decided to go with Kitchen Pro because of the quality of the cabinets and the outstanding service. After my wife came up with the design that she wanted, Cassie did an outstanding job of lining us up with the actual components that we needed. With all of the labor supplied by myself (including ceiling,lighting, moving a wall, granite counters, ceramic backsplash and installing a wood floor) the total cost of the new kitchen was far less than our best quote for simply purchasing cabinets from a national retailer and having them installed.

Why I should win
Because we were re-doing a kitchen in an older home we had to deal with a very limited amount of space. The final product exceeds most new homes in visual appeal as well as use of space.

Galen Rogers

My Experience
We completely gutted the main living space of our house. We knocked down the walls between the kitchen, living room, dining room, and family room to creat an open concept floor plan.

Why I should win
We should win because we enlarged our living space with out gaining any addition square footage. Our design brought our house into the 21st century. Our design increased the overall functionality of our living space yet maintained the warm coziness of a home by the use of the rich colors of cabinets and coordinated countertops.

Nicklaus Nance

My Experience
We recently built a new home and could not find cabinets locally that suited our budget as well as the style of cabinets we were looking for. I stumbled upon Kitchen Pro and absolutely loved what they had to offer. I actually installed them myself and It was amazing how simple it was with the instructions provided. Thank you Kitchen Pro

Why I should win
I believe I should win because I truly believe that the cabinets that I have configured from Kitchen Pro are far beyond what an average run of the mill cabinet contractor could do. I feel that Kitchen Pro cabinets are great and that they are truly stunnning in our home!

Aideen Turner

My Experience
After many years of renting out our shorehouse and saving money for our dream house, we were able to tear down and build and built that dream this past year. If we had gone with the builders kitchen cabinets, we would have paid more than double. Kitchen Pro allowed us to add all the extras and still stay within budget. Our kitchen is absolutely the highlight of our home!

Why I should win
We were able to spend a resonable amount on our kitchen cabinets through Kitchen Pro, yet our dream house stands out because of how magnificant our kichen stands out!

AJ Rivera

My Experience
Our 1906 Victorian home was full of challenges throughout the whole renovation process. Decades of neglect required a complete redesign and rebuild of our kitchen. The insights and support provided by David Turek help keep the project under budget without sacrificing style and functional balance.

Why I should win
As first-time homebuyers, we were able to have a dream kitchen made only possible with the great products and design service from Kitchen Pro. Our gorgeous kitchen receives many compliments from family, friends and neighbors. They are amazed on the professional detail look and the quality solid construction but most importantly - no one can believe that these beautiful cabinets were built by us - novice homeowners.

Elaine & Steve Baum

My Experience
We are so pleased with the excellent Kitchenspro customer service. Specifically were so happy with Cassi our Kitchenspro designer. Cassi is much more knowledgeable than the staff we dealt with at the large home building supply stores. We were going to refinish our existing cabinets, but it was much less expensive to get new cabinets from Kitchenspro. The cabinets are beautiful and of excellent quality.

Why I should win
We purchased our house in 2000 and said we would upgrade our kitchen in ten years. Once we decided on the Kitchenspro cabinets, the rest of the kitchen fell into place. Our new cabinets now go completely up to the ceiling, have glass inserts and lighting; they look gorgeous!

Gordana

My Experience
We took a small, cramped kitchen and made it the center of the house by knocking down two walls and installing antique white cabinetry that went with the farmhouse feel of the house. The travertine backsplash compliments the grey of the granite and the red flecks in the granite go beautifully with the glaze in the cabinetry.

Why I should win
The kitchen is unique and charming and will make anyone feel at home.

Cara Hayden

My Experience
We are so extremely pleased with the customer service we received with your company. The cabinets are top notch....amazing. We have friends with very expensive custom kitchens and if their cabinets can even begin to compare to our "macchiatto maple" in quality, then they paid about $20K.

Why I should win
just look at it!! It is gorgeous!!! And we did this whole kitchen renovation at a fraction of the cost of what we would have paid had we gone to a cabinet maker.

Bob Lizarraga

My Experience
Our house was built in 1952 and we completely gutted out the old kitchen and relied on Kitchen Pros expertise to help us design our new kitchen. We decided to use Kitchen Pro because they did a fantastic job on our previous kitchen remodel we did three years ago on a home we just sold in the summer. The kitchen was the focal point and helped us sell the house with multiple offers on the first day.

Why I should win
Our kitchen is very spacious and provides ample counter and cabinet space. The cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting all add up to an award winning kitchen. Everyone who comes to our new home is wowed when they see it. With Kitchen Pro we got qualiity, expert designers, and affordibility. We would highly recommend them to anyone.

Louis Bourassa and Leslie Bart

My Experience
We bought a 1940's house and did a total remodel as well as adding about 700 square feet. We spend most of our time in the kitchen and needed it to serve as a practical kitchen as well as a family activity room. We were on a strict budget and needed to design a kitchen that would be beautiful, functional and affordable. I am a contractor by trade and have always used custom cabinets (costing at least twice as much) for my clients. Kitchen Pro delivered exactly what they said they would. The prefiinish is brilliant and saves another $5,000-$8,00 in finishing costs. We used Kitchen Pros accessories, like the crown moulding, end panels, and under cabinet rails to create a custom look.

Why I should win
We created a beautiful, functional, kitchen at a reasonable cost. We were quite surprised and pleased with the quality and tasteful design of Kitchen Pro cabinets. Being a contractor, specializing in high end home renovation, I will be recommending Kitchen Pro to my clients who might otherwise invest in custom cabinets.

David Orr

My Experience
We repalced an ugly set of Home Depot cabinets with Kitchen Pro RTA cabinets. We ordered samples from 3 other online RTA vendors, and were not impressed with the quality. Kitchen Pro was more expensive, but thier quality was much better. Take a look!

Why I should win
Because it is the most beautiful, as you can see. I added heavier slides to the lower cabinet sliders, but other than that, this is right out of the box.

Ted Kush

My Experience
What a great experience. The professionals at Kitchen Pro Cabinetry made it easy. They thought of those extra little details that we overlooked making my original ordinary design, extraordinary. I was able to transform my 70’s 256 sq ft. Brady bunch kitchen to a time tested Tuscan dream kitchen for less than 20K of which the cabinets were less than 8K. In the end, we gained 50% more cabinet space (60 sq ft), a more efficient kitchen lay out, and a design that wows our neighbors and friends. I was skeptical about buying online, but once we got our sample and could see the quality, we were sold. I was even more impressed when they finally arrived and I assembled these high quality cabinets. Best of all, we got high end all wood cabinets for less than those low quality, particle board pre-assembled cabinets at the warehouse stores.

Why I should win
All Americans should share the American Dream of owning their own home! My wife and I bought our home 8 years ago, and remodeled it together as we could afford it. Knowing that the kitchen would be the most expensive, we made it our last project. The affordability of Kitchen Pro Cabinetry cabinets made our dream kitchen a reality sooner than we expected. Good things come to those who wait. We should win, because we have demonstrated how an ordinary family can have an extraordinary kitchen with just a little bit of sweat equity, patience, vision and Kitchen Pro Cabinetry!

Peggy Merchant

My Experience
My husband is so talented. He had never done anything like this before, but with the help of Kitchen Pro customer service was able to order all the necessary parts and pieces.

Why I should win
Our kitchen looks amazing! Jim (my amazing husband) was able to do all of the plumbing, electrical, tile work and cabinet installation himself. The granite was the only part that needed an outside installer. The results hopefully speak for themselves. We could not be happier.

The $11,049.26 includes everything except the 4 major appliances. We did and include in this price: all lighting, tile, granite, new window, sink/faucet/water filter system/garbage disposer, hardware and all supplies needed to do the plumbing and electrical work

Robin & Rebecca Dear

My Experience
My family finally has a kitchen that I never thought we would be able to afford. We wanted to update our kitchen without spending mega bucks, but the cabinets were holding our kitchen back. The kitchen has lots of cabinets and of counter top space. I also wanted all drawer units on the bottom. All factors that drove the cost up! My husband and I had talked and looked into every option trying to find a way to get the QUALITY and style I wanted without the high price tag. The salespeople at local cabinet stores flat out told out told us we would be making a mistake with RTA cabinets! But they were WRONG!!! Have a contract friend who builds cabinets told us that he couldn’t have built cabinets for the price we paid. He might even purchase some cabinets for his clients.

Why I should win
Pictures don’t do my kitchen justice. If you could see it in person there would be no doubt in your mind that this is the Most Beautiful Kitchen of 2009!!! Kitchen Pro is about High Quality for low cost and our kitchen is the perfect example of this. The cabinets are stunning. The diamond insert in the backsplash are made from pieces of our granite countertops. This accent ties it all together. We are very proud of our new kitchen!

Santiago

My Experience
Our original kitchen was very outdated; even though the house was build in the nineties the kitchen got stuck in the eighties. Carmen and I had tackled some projects around the house but nothing like redoing an entire kitchen. It’s always true that the longest journey, and in our case one of the scariest, began with the first step, so our first step was to find a cabinet company. Carmen tackled that step and found The Kitchen Pro Team, we made an appointment and jumped into the foreign world of cabinets with our wonderful Kitchen Design Specialist Vickie; she put us at ease and walked us through all the design decisions. We had an overall idea of the look we liked and our advisor made it happen, giving us great knowledgeable advice and offered us a great price. Vickie laid out the design and gave us a realistic view of what we can do with the space and the way to better utilize the layout; we chose Modern Chocolate for our cabinets and walked out of our meeting with a complete layout and design of our kitchen. Trying to stay on budget in these difficult times we decided to do all the work ourselves and began to demo the entire kitchen, the remodel was difficult and time consuming but we stayed on course and finished on budget and with our relationship stronger. Our advisor’s guidance was unquestionably priceless and Vickie and the rest of The Kitchen Pro Team crew are invited to our new kitchen unveiling party.

Why I should win
We should win because we completely remodeled our kitchen utilizing all the advice and products from The Kitchen Pro Team and we were brave enough to take on the project on our own. We were able, with Vickie’s help, to customize some cabinets to accommodate some extras like the wine fridge and beverage fridge and even a microwave drawer. We had to learn all the ins-and-outs of the kitchen renovation business, survived several setbacks but ultimately persevered resulting in a beautiful dream kitchen that we will enjoy for many years to come.

Jeremy and Kaleigh Flatt

My Experience
When looking around for our first house to buy we both decided it would be great to buy a fixer-upper. After 5 offers falling through we found this diamond in the rough, and when I say rough... I mean ROUGH! This house, originally built in the 50s, had been added onto a couple of times and uninhabited for a couple of years. When we bought it there was a small galley kitchen with no oven and two empty spaces on either side of the room where the washer and dryer were supposed to go. We could barely fit in the space together, but there was a spacious breakfast room that had been added on in one of those additions. We decided to check into the possibility of moving the kitchen and with Kitchens Pro the vision became reality. We knocked down walls, added walls, had the water moved and the window replaced, we layed bamboo flooring and chose a glass tile backspash to compliment both the granite countertops and our Modern Chocolate cabinets. In moving the kitchen we were also able to take advantage of an 8x10 skylight that allows so much natural light in that we don't even have to turn the kitchen light on until night. By doing most of it ourselves we were able to completely transform our kitchen on a tight budget. Working with Kitchens Pro couldn't have been easier and our family and friends are shocked that we were able to find such great cabinets at such an affordable cost.

Why I should win
We worked days, nights and weekends to make this house livable and were able to get the biggest bank for our buck by reducing overhead and doing most of the work ourselves.

Ibelith Rivademar

My Experience
I wasn't sure what to expect with an on-line cabinet store. I am a Decorator and I wanted to prove to myself that I could have my dream kitchen for under $10,000. Not only did I beat that price, but I got exactly what I wanted for almost half! Working with your design coordinators was a pleasant experience. My coordinator was very experienced. I realize that my kitchen might not be the most extravagant, but it fits my 1700 square foot house perfectly. I wanted to make sure that it wasn't over the top, that it blended with the whole house. It turned out exactly how I wanted it! I am so pleased!

Why I should win
I realize that my kitchen might not be the most extravagant, but it fits my 1700 square foot house perfectly. I wanted to make sure that it wasn't over the top, that it blended with the whole house. It turned out exactly how I wanted it! I am so pleased!

S. Sommerfield

Jennie Doan

My Experience
Wow! What a project! We were a little shocked at first when the boxes arrived. But, we later found the cabinets to be extremely easy to build and well thought out. When confronted when questions, the customer service was responsive and we found the whole project to be extremely worthwhile as it saved us around $7,000. As you can see from the pictures, the cabinets look great!

Why I should win
Kitchens Pro provided great support from designing and ording cabinets for our well planned 11x23' kitchen. But, we after completing their design, we took things a little further and used purchased parts and leftovers to build our stovetop exhaust cover which everyone raves about. It proves the cabinets and parts are not only great products but can be used in a variety of ways.

George & Sharon Roberson

My Experience
I drew my kitchen to scale and looked at every kitchen magazine I could find. I knew what I wanted but with such a small budget did not think I would be able to do it. I found KitchensPro on the internet and ordered a sample door. Vickie Salmen and Matt got so many phone calls from me but they were always helpful and so nice. I am 5'2" tall and I put every cabinet together all by myself. SO......if I can do it anyone can. The quality of the cabinets are extraordinary. I would recommend KitchensPro to anyone.

Why I should win
I know you have no idea what my kitchen used to look like, but, with the help of KitchensPro cabinets I have a dream kitchen now. Their cabinets allowed me to have an enormous amount of shelf space and have everything organized . My kitchen is easy to work in now and that's what is important. Hope you enjoy looking at the pictures of my kitchen. And remember, if we can do it, you can too.

Michael Bates

My Experience
The project was the construction of a brand new authentic Spanish style home. Since we love to cook and entertain, we wanted to create a spacious gourmet cooks kitchen with ample room for everything! Our new kitchen features professional style appliances along with distinct food prep/wash/cooking and eating areas. It has two sinks, two dishwashers, under counter microwave oven drawer, wet bar area and a walk-in pantry.

Why I should win
Our kitchen was completed with all Kitchen Pro cabinetry and together with some finish carpentry work, we have created a gourmet kitchen that has style, sex appeal as well as functionality, for a fraction of the cost of many other kitchen remodels!

Mary March

My Experience
We moved into a home where the kitchen needed an upgrade. We had a great sized kitchen and a great sized dining room so we opened it up to create an impressive space where we could entertain. We knocked down a wall and order Cherry Maple cabinets with light rails and crown molding. We made our range hood our focal point and added a breakfast bar which transitions nicely to the dining room. The cabinets took about a week to build and the whole kitchen took about 2 months. The cabinets are beautiful and everyone who has seen them have been impressed.

Why I should win
While I don't know if we have the best kitchen, I love our kitchen because it is elegant and gorgeous yet simple and functional. It is the best kitchen for me and this is the kitchen I always dreamed of. What makes it so much more special is the many hours my husband and I (but mostly my husband) put into making it look incredible. Having no background in building cabinets, my husband put all the cabinets together in about a week. This kitchen looks a lot more expensive than it actually was. We are so thrilled with our kitchen!

Krista Stone

My Experience
My kitchen was 52 years old, very small and not fun to cook in or to hang out in. We took everything out from floor to ceiling, removed a couple of walls and set out to find cabinets. We happened to find the Kitchen Pro website and checked it out. I was amazed with the prices after checking out every kitchen cabinet and home improvement store in my area. The quality was too good to be true. Every time I called, the service and help was amazing, everyone was very helpful. I ordered the cabinets and waited for some horrible mistake or low quality cabinets. We were so happy when we got our cabinets with no problem and they looked great. We had a few minor problems that were addressed and fixed right away. I have a lot of parties and gatherings in my home and everyone loves my kitchen and comments on the beautiful, luxurious cabinets.

Why I should win
The cabinets we found in our area were $4,000 more than the ones we bought from Kitchen Pro. The ones we priced were oak and did not have all of the upgrades that Kitchen Pro had (self closing drawers, pull out shelves, and several other upgrades). We also ended up with a nice maple instead of oak.

Kenneth Teets

My Experience
I converted my two car garage into a new kitchen. I did about 90% of the work myself and assembled all of the cabinets. Once I got the hang of it, it was a snap. If I can do it anyone can.

Why I should win
Because my kitchen is absolutly beautiful. Me and my wife could not be happier with the design provided by kitchenPro or the quality of the product.

Barbara Zeller

My Experience
my husband and i looked the world over and compared prices to the excact cabinets sold at many places. your prices were the most reasonable and the quality was really great with service that beat all other cpmpetiters.

Why I should win
my husband tore out all of out kitchen wanting to inprove what was bad look from the start. the difference from old to now is a 1000 percent improvement. thank you kitchen pro.

Meg Hays

My Experience
I'd like to nominate my husband, Lee, and his kitchen project for the most beautiful kitchen of 2008! Ours may not be the largest, but Lee considered every detail with love and perfection. We'd hated our kitchen cabinets since we bought our house in 1997, but never had the money to update until this past year. With the prices offered by Kitchenspro.com we were able to get the kitchen of our dreams. Lee amazed me with his workmanship and attention to detail on everything including the cabinets, trim work, under mount and above mount cabinet lighting, recessed lighting, countertops, new appliances and backsplash. The backsplash design above the stove is Lee's making and it turned out terrific! He studied several examples of kitchens for weeks to get the perfect design that would be beautiful and functional for our family. Of course, he also spent days just building the cabinets in the garage after work until wee hours of the morning. When he completed the cabinet construction it was time for me and the boys to visit my family in Tennessee for 17 days while Lee tore out and installed the new kitchen. I came back to a dozen roses sitting on the bar in my new kitchen. He worked SO hard to make it perfect for me and did everything after work except for two vacation days. I think he accomplished this task and I'm very proud of him for his craftsmanship. I know that he talked to the Kitchenspro.com customer rep several times during this long process and he was always amazed at their friendliness and competence, not to mention the help they provided each and every time. We had a great experience and truly built a beautiful kitchen.

Why I should win
I think Lee's kitchen project should win because of his dedication to making our kitchen perfect due to the details. He honestly thought of everything and left no stone unturned during this project. The time he spent working on this was after our two children went to bed and into early morning, all the while going to his professional job every day. His job, nor our family suffered due to this project b/c he made sure it didn't. I know I'm biased, but Lee is amazing and I am so grateful for the gift he has given to me and our family.

Jana Mallder

My Experience
It's been a long time coming. It took us nearly one year to remodel the kitchen. We did all the work ourselves with the exception of the granite counter tops. We decided to go with Kitchenspro because of the outstanding customer service and the easy to use site and catalog. Kitchenspro design service helped make sure we bought exactly the cabinets that we needed. If we had to do it over, we'd do it again just like it.

Why I should win
Our kitchen should win because our kitchen is the most beautiful kitchen of 2008. The credit card would go to my husband who did most of the work. He could purchase new tools to tackle the next project. ;)

Colleen Conley

My Experience
Our project involved a gut kitchen rehab, actually moving the existing kitchen space to a new space created out of the old dining room and butler's pantry in a 1920's Cotswold Cottage style home. After investigating several brands of cabinets, and purchasing two cabinet door samples on ebay, I decided upon kitchens pro. Kitchens Pro offered the best quality at the best price. Even more important was the service I received. I worked with Tony Cortez to custom design a kitchen mimicking a high end kitchen remodel I had done in our old estate house 10 years ago. This time around, I wanted to create the same look for a fraction of the price. With Tony's help, I was even able to come up with a design to replicate the mantle above the range using available units of kitchens pro cabinetry. Together, we created a custom kitchen that exceeded all of my expectations! The cabinets are beautiful and of great quality. I complimented them with high end appliances such as stainless steel 48" Thermador range and a new Kitchen Aid dishwasher, honed black granite countertops, carrera marbl backsplash, nickel fixtures, and gorgeous rewired antique lighting, all bought online. I could not be happier with the results and will be submitting an article on my experience to the Providence Journal newspaper and decorating magazines. Thank you, Tony, and Kitchens Pro, for your exceptional customer service!

Why I should win
Having gone through the process of designing a high end kitchen 10 years ago in our previous home, I came to this project armed with a vast amount of knowledge about craftsmanship, customer service, and creating the right look for the specific home. The kitchen I created looks as if it could be found in a high end home, and matches the English aesthetic of our new house. By combining the wonderful vanilla glaze cabinets with seeded glass, a nickel faucet, cabinet knobs and pulls, high end stainless steel appliances, marble backsplash, honed black granite, and a nickel 1930's chandelier, the kitchen fits the character of the home perfectly. Best of all, I was able to do all of this at a fraction of the cost of my previous kitchen renovation, without sacrficing quality or appearance. With a little ingenuity, we even created custom pieces out of existing kitchenspro cabinetry. Everyone is shocked at the transformation and canot believe how beautiful the kitchen looks. Even children remark on how nice it is. It is absolutely my favorite room in the house. Despite the ailing economy, people still yearn for an inviting living space. With Kitchens Pro, I was able to create a comfortable, appealing kitchen to which we can escape and still feel pampered. I think today, that's what it's all about, and that's why my new kitchen is one of the best of 2008.

Barry G. Brown

My Experience
well it was one of the hardest projects i have completed in my home thus far i did alot of searching for cabinets and found yours to be the best deal for the money less a few problems that were solved it was a pretty smooth transaction

Why I should win
well simply put i am a perfectionist i leave no detail untouched and i think i did a pretty good job in combining all the appliances counter tops and accents to best suit the cabinets i had limited space to work with and used every inch all in all it came together great

David R. Heppner

My Experience
Projcect was a remodel of kitchen with included moving the window, diswasher location and existing bulkhead. Kitchen Pro Rep (Vickie Salmen) was extremely professional and helpful. Cabinets were high quality and easy to construct and install. Overall the finished product turned out better than I could of imagined.

Why I should win
Previous kitchen was oak cabinets, ceiling bulkhead, laminate counterops and very outdated. The finished product was quoted at $30K and I completed for $10K.

Kelli MacDonald

My Experience
We bought the house a year ago and tore out the ENTIRE kitchen the first week (including two walls separating the kitchen from the dining and living room). We ordered gorgeous cherry cabinets from Kitchens Pro and also put in an island with two cabinets and a beverage cooler inbetween. The kitchen is beautiful and has increased the value of our house tremendously!

Why I should win
The gorgeous cabinets look luxurious and high-end, yet didn't cost us an arm and a leg. My husband put together the ENTIRE kitchen himself: Laying the tile floor, assembling and installing the cabinets, and hooking up the island and beverage cooler. This kitchen is by far the most beautiful one we've seen in any house and was done ourselves!

Sandra R. Moore

My Experience
We built a new house last year and we did as much of the work as we could, I looked at every possible way to get the cabinets that I wanted at a price I could afford. I found it at Kitchens Pro. Everyone that has seen my kitchen is over whelmed with their beauty and unbelieveable price. I truly have a dream kitchen, thanks to Kitchens Pro, and their great team, they counseled, advised, and helped with the design. Thanks You

Why I should win
If you could walk into my house and see the beautiful cabinets, crown moulding and glass corner cabinets, there wouldn't be a question. I have a kitchen that you would turn a page in Better Homes and Gardens and there it would be! I have given everyone I know has asked me for your web address, it isn't possible for me to praise these cabinets too much, it is my dream kitchen.

Dominic Castiglioni

My Experience
Was a complete renovation of an original 1970 galley style kitchen in a 1000 sf condominium. Included flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, appliances and partial re-construction.

Why I should win
With the Kitchen Pro cabinets as the centerpiece, this renovation turned a worn, aged, bland and hapless kitchen into the focal point of my condo. It is now an attractive, stylish and functional space for friends and family to gather.

Jim Woods

My Experience
I had shopped for cabinets all over at stores, suppliers and internet. Kitchenspro was hands down the best value for me and the most beatiful of the cabinets I found. That is why I chose them.

Why I should win
I think my kitchen is beatiful. I am a do it yourselfer. I am proud of how well it has trun out and so is everyone who sees it. I am a winner already but I suppose the dozens of people I have told about Kitchenspro has made me deserving to win!

Piyush Chhabra

My Experience
My project consisted of renovating a condo on Fort Lauderdale Beach for my parents. We were looking for high quality cabinets at an affordable price. After having several cabinet makers give us estimates north of $20,000, we decided to go on the internet and find cabinets ourselves. We must have analyzed over 20 sites and kitchenspro.com had the best combination of quality, selection, and price. The material for the kitchen costs us about $7,500 and the labor about $1,500. I am confident we saved more than 50% or $11,000. We also decided to renovate the bathrooms after the kitchen came out so nice.

Why I should win
The primary reason is the attention to detail in our project. 1. Corbels we used on the bar top. 2. Molding we used to create the squares below the bar top for design and color in the kitchen. 3. Matching crown molding on the cabinets and the soffit (ceiling). 4. Fluted columns to frame the fridge, light molding, and other moldings for a complete finished look. 5. Despite the fact the kitchen is small, I feel we have a lot of extra storage because of the peninsula cabinets and the addition of the double oven. 6. I think we picked very nice granite and appliances that compliment the cabinets. 7. I think the extra storage features we added such as the wine lattice, roll out trays, and garbage can pull-out make it practical.

Matthew Reed

My Experience
My wife and I decided to build our own house and really needed to stay on a budget, but wanted quality as well. We came across Kitchens Pro and assumed it had to be too good to be true, but after ordering a sample we sent our diagram in and with great ease, our kitchen was ready to assemble. Setup was very easy and we are still blow away by the quality and look. Nobody believes we ordered this kitchen on the internet, it truly is the standout room in our new house!

Why I should win
My wife and I have done a few minor fix ups in our old house, so to take on a task of designing an entire house and doing much of the labor, while both having full time jobs was a task to say the least. We really got great space, value and appearance with this kitchen. We got prices from Lowes, Home Depot etc, and we paid three to four times the cost of what we felt were inferior product. For a couple who was only married about a year to do as much as we did and make it work on a budget and with style is a tribute to Kitchens Pro and a little courage to do some DIY work. Thank you so much!

Regis Lee

My Experience
We remodeled the interior of a 50's ranch style home in California. We vaulted the ceilings and added trusses to give the home a rustic appeal. We wanted cabinets that could add to the home's warmth. We included many custom details to our kitchen (like offset upper cabinets and protruding farmhouse sink) but was able to keep the complete installation well under 10k. Kitchen Pro was friendly and helpful in designing our kitchen. They came on site 3 times during the construction phase to verify measurements. The kitchen of our dream was 30% the cost of other custom cabinet makers.

Why I should win
We believe the kitchen fits perfectly with the distressed Trusses and functionally perfect for hosting dinner parties and gatherings. We kept on imagining all the custom details to add and Kitchen Pro made them all come true under the budget we had in mind.

Bridgette Trovato

My Experience
I turly enjoyed working with the Kitchen Pro Staff. They were knowledgable, efficient and understanding of my needs. They assisted in the creation of my vision for a cozy, welcoming modern kitchen.

I choos the "Vanilla Glaze" style because it was the perect creamy color that says "Come Hither." The process of measuring my kitchen, space planning for the cabinetry and choosing the most effective units and pieces were all assisted by the Kitchen Pro Design Staff. They were able to provide the best ideas, the space saving solutions and they helped me with the small details that make a kitchen goegeously seamless and as functional as possible.

Some of the best aspects of working with Kitchen Pro were the availability of the staff and their adherence to your needs, the personal service in every department from design to order processing to quick delivery and follow up.

Overall, I received high quality, goegeous solid wood cabinets that were designed custom to my needs. They are so affordable that I had enough money in the budget to splurge on designer tile and wood flooring. Kitchen Pro offers almost immediate delivery from their local warehouse which means instant satisfaction for me and my customers. Kitchen Pro is an effective and priceless business partner.

Thank you Kitchen Pro for my dream kitchen.

Why I should win
I designed a unique kitchen with a mix of both modern and traditional styles. The color combination of creamy orange and lime mosaic tile, sandy white CeasarStone countertops and Vanilla Glaze cabinetry work so cohesively together the final result is a modern European inspired, cozy place to retreat and entertain. It's bright, clean and best of all- family fiendly. The open shelving provides a display area for crystal and glass dishes. The farmhouse sink is a high-end feature that can be installed using Kitchen Pro Cabinetry. I defeated the challenge of achieving an high end custom look with a modest budget, thanks to Kitchen Pro.

Joe Kohler

My Experience
Our project started in November 2008. My wife and I decided it was time to upgrade from the original kitchen of 1967 to our dream kitchen. We shopped the local home and kitchen stores to get design ideas and pricing. Initially we were taken aback at the amount it costs to renovate a kitchen, particularly the price of cabinets. After the initial sticker shock wore off and we decided to continue the project I thought to look online for a cabinet supplier. That’s when I found KitchensPro.com. I found their selection to be excellent. We had not yet decided on the exact style of cabinet we wanted and KP had plenty to choose from. We decided on the White Glazed Maple, thinking staying light would make our relatively small kitchen seem bigger.Working with Vickie Salmen, our design specialist, was a pleasure. She always returned my calls promptly and offered practical design suggestions. In one instance she advised me that although a 24in. cabinet would fit where I had it in the plans, the crown molding would not work unless we went with a 21in. cabinet. This kind of expertise is invaluable. The trouble and costs it saves cannot be under estimated.Not to mention the amount I saved over the home stores. Literally for the same kitchen design was double the price and that was with standard grade cabinets, not the all plywood cabinets I received from KP which is a $1000 upgrade elsewhere.Because we saved a significant amount of money we decided we could afford new appliances and not skim on the details.My wife and I are so pleased with our new kitchen. It really truly is a dream kitchen and we didn’t break the bank to get it. It was a good amount of work on my end but the satisfaction of knowing it was done right combined with the savings made it worth every drop of sweat.

Why I should win
Our kitchen represents what can be done on a tight budget while not skimming on any detail. My wife and I did all the work ourselves except for the countertop, which was more economical to have the professionals do it. By day I work as an Information Technology (IT) professional and my wife as a Nurse by in the evenings but for 10 weeks we became Kitchen Remodelers after 5pm! We took our time yet always strived moved forward. I once told a co-worked “I bit off more than I can chew with this project”, his reply was “No you didn’t, because you have to finish it!” How true he was and how glad I am that I did. The kitchen now is so functional from the pot rack above the countertop to the dimmable under cabinet lighting to the bar area on a formerly useless wall. This entire kitchen was completed for just under $13,000.00. That includes top of the line appliances (fridge, microwave , dishwasher ,oven ,garbage disposal), cabinets, granite countertop, ceramic flooring/backsplash and details like the pot rack, ect. We watch the home channels and see kitchen renovations that easily cost upwards of $25,000.00 and in my opinion are not nearly as beautiful as ours 

Harley Finkle

My Experience
We purchased the house from the bank after the previous owner attempted a remodel. The House was in such disarray it required a tear down to the foundation and a complete reconstruction of the House. Only parts of the foundation and existing outside 2 x 6 frame remain from the original construction. In addition approximately an additional one thousand square feet of living space was added. A small kitchen was replaced with a modern 22 x 16 foot open kitchen. A center island with a Jenn-Air downdraft barbecue and four place burner. Incorporated into the island was a breakfast bar. A walk in food pantry was built in and maple cabinetry was installed throughout the remaining walls. Exotic import granite and travertine were used for flooring and countertops. The granite countertops were inlaid with maple matching the cabinetry. The center island has cabinets on both sides. I am a general contractor and all construction was completed by my company and it's staff.

Why I should win
The kitchen incorporates a contemporary design with function. It is aesthetically pleasing yet functional. It's open air design overlooks the great room. Food preparation is made easy by the ergonomic designs. The kitchen has exceptional storage space. Is comfortable to work in, yet its design allows for easy cleanup. In a party atmosphere individuals can gather while the chef prepares the meal...all appliances are neatly incorporated and easily accessed.

Doug Wieckhorst

My Experience
After much research, both in stores and online, we decided to order our cabinets from Kitchen Pro. I must admit that it was quite scary to order something of this magnitude with only pictures on a web-site. Even with a sample door that we received, we could not be certain of the quality of the cabinets hardware and construction. When we received these cabinets, we were blown away at the quality and value. We ordered many cabinets, and every single one arrived (all the way from California to Florida) in absolutely perfect condition.

Why I should win
My wife and I remodeled our entire kitchen by ourselves. We completely gutted our kitchen of everything. There was not one single task that we hired out in this project. Although it was a huge endeavor, we are so proud of our work. We LOVE our new kitchen!

Deborah Rohr

My Experience
After expanding our kitchen 7', we had to completely remodel with new cabinets, countertops and flooring. After much research, we went with Kitchen Pro for our cabinets. They are absolutely beautiful. Not only were they a great value, the quality is superb. I have and will again recommend Kitchen Pro to everyone I know that is remodeling or adding on.

Why I should win
Our kitchen was a do-it-yourself project. We designed the layout. We put our cabinets together and installed them with little effort. We laid the wood floor. The only thing we had professionally installed was the granite countertops. The kitchen is warm and inviting yet modern and sophisticated. It has tripled our storage space and added value to our home. The best part is it was all done for under $10,000.00!

Natalie Van Beek

My Experience
My 1967 kitchen was overdue for a complete remodel. Cabinets were going to be the biggest part of the remodel for the 17’ x 11’ room, so I spent months comparing cabinet companies. Kitchen Pro was by far the best value among all the online and local companies. Home Depot quoted thousands more for their entry-level particle board cabinets. Kitchen Pro provided beautiful, high-quality wood cabinets that were simple to assemble and install, in all the sizes and configurations I needed to result in a professional, totally custom-built look. Johnny, Matt, and Natalie provided top-notch customer service from start to finish. I completed the remodel with stainless steel appliances, Corian counters, and Bruce hardwood flooring for an absolutely beautiful kitchen.

Why I should win
Please choose me as your winner because my 1967 bathrooms are due for a remodel, too!

Sheila Fink

My Experience
We build a spec house but did not want the usual contractor grade products. We upgraded everything including the cabinets (Kitchen Pro) with granite counter tops. Vickie at Kitchen Pro was great. She was extremely helpful and provided guidance and suggestions throughout the whole process.

Why I should win
Everyone who sees the kitchen says, "WOW!" when they see it. It truly is a beautiful kitchen and I am proud to show it to people and see their faces!

Jim & Helen Knoll

My Experience
Jim has been in the kitchen design and cabinetry business for the last several years. We wanted to see your product first hand and decided to ‘test’ it on our own kitchen remodel. We love the final outcome and the process was first rate. Customer service was simply outstanding. The high quality cabinets look beautiful and the features are extremely functional.

Why I should win
We combined the natural maple shaker-style cabinets with a quartz stone countertop, tile backsplash, white appliances and brushed nickel accents to create a unified contemporary look. We brought beauty and improved functionality to the kitchen. We widened the peninsula, added storage, increased accessibility and installed conveniences (lazy susan, roll outs, tilt out, trash/recycle pullout) without overwhelming the modest floor plan. We made the kitchen fit our food plan – oven in the peninsula, no more microwave – and left room for a larger refrigerator when we’re ready to upgrade.

Yvonne Sherlock

My Experience
After looking at the different home supply centers as well as custom cabinet manufacturers, and getting price quotes of $15,000 and above for quality wood cabinets, we decided to look online for cost effective alternatives when we came upon your site. Needless to say the quality and workmanship of the cabinets and trim accessories that you offer is impeccable, and superior to many of the cabinets we looked at from many different manufacturers. Now for only $4500 for the cabinets and a do it yourself attitude (as my boyfriend and I installed and renovated the total kitchen ourselves), we now have a beautiful kitchen remodel that is the envy of everyone that comes to visit, for a total remodel cost of thousands of dollars less than what we would of paid for just cabinets alone from other manufacturers. We are very pleased!

Our experience with Kitchen Pro was very professional and has outstanding customer service. There was an issue with my original order and the owner called me directly to rectify the problem. My family and friends were truly amazed that I received all new upper cabinets to replace the ones that we had already assembled; (this was before we realized that they were the wrong height to accommodate our 7'6” ceiling.) Not only did they ship at no cost to me, I was able to keep the cabinets that were assembled. We are giving the upper cabinets to a family member to redo their kitchen and now they only have to buy the base cabinets. Again this company offers truly outstanding customer service, and I have giving the web site address to almost anyone who talks about redoing their kitchen.

Why I should win
The reason we should win the competition is because through using your high quality cabinets and design services and by doing our kitchen remodel ourselves we have created a custom kitchen on a shoe string budget that rivals many professionally remodeled kitchens costing thousands of dollars more.

Ann Grant

My Experience
This was my second attempt at cabinets. We ordered the first cabinets-they came and they were terrible. The company gave us a full refund. We found Kitchen Pro online. We called to visit the showroom because at that point we were so discouraged we werent sure if we wantedto continue. What a difference. My husband couldnt believe the quality of the cabinet and I loved my maple urban shaker style.Johnny was so helpful-taking us thru every step of the way. We called and ordered extras and always felt comfortable. We couldn't be happier with ever aspect of our experience and everyone that sees our kitchen gets to hear all about Kitchen Pro. We saved over $5000.00 on our cabinets so Iwas able to get granite countertops.We couldn't have done it without you Kitchen Pro. Thanks

Why I should win
This has been a long road for us. We had such a bad experience the first time around and I had saved and planned for so long that I had almost given up. We did all the work ourselves. My husband and son-in-law worked so hard on every aspect of the remodel. Every time I walk into my beautiful kitchen I cant believe its mine. It had been a dream so long and it turned out better then I dare hoped. I love my Kitchen!

Patrick Hartle

My Experience
We had a great expieriance with Kitchen Pro, and have reccommended Kitchen Pro to anyone who would listen. Our House was destroyed by a fire in April of 08. We now have a beautiful home that could not have been possible with out the incrediible cabinets at the amazing prices from Kitchen Pro.

Why I should win
We were able to build an amazing kitchen, with the design help, and incredible values from Kitchen Pro. We hope that our kitchen will inspire others to do it themselves.

S. Sommerfield

My Experience
The cabinets are lovely, very elegant-looking. This kitchen is in a seventy-year-old house, so getting them to *fit* the bowed walls, uneven ceiling, and uneven everything would have been impossible if we had chosen ready-made cabinets. The wall cabinets were most likely original. The rest of the kitchen (laminate countertops and base cabinets) was redone in the mid-80's with very inexpensive materials. Now, the house is updated with a much more functional kitchen and a significant increase in counter space and cabinet storage space.

Why I should win
If this entry wins, part of the winnings will be donated to a horse rescue and part to Dalmatian rescue and a local shelter (NOT to animal rights groups, strictly animal welfare).

Joel Sanchez

My Experience
major overhaul, completely gutted down to the bones. it was a long journey but success was achieved!

Why I should win
my project should win because of all the hard work that was involved in the complete renovation of my kitchen. all the work was done by myself from top to bottom.... contractors at all!!!

Mr. & Mis. Anthony Santoro

My Experience
I'd like to nominate my wonderful husband and I, but must of all I want everyone to know how proud I am of having him in my life and making sure that we build our nest with confidence a lot of love. Our kitchen I think is the most beautiful one not because it has the most gadgets but because we did it ourselves on our free time and weekends. Ours may not be the the most expensive one or the largest, but Anthony place a lot of love on every detail to make sure I had a beautiful kitchen. When we bought our place we were so full of ideas and dreams. This is our fist home and it means the world to us. We bought are very young and full of ideas for our home to make sure it looks perfect. We did not had the money to update our kitchen until this past year. Anthony amazed me on how much effort and attention he invest to the detail on everything including the cabinets, trim work, under mount and above mount cabinet lighting, recessed lighting, countertops, new appliances and backsplash. We had a lot of headaches, late nights thinking about the finish product but I must say "I think he accomplished this task With a lot of love and confidence in our ideas". Our families did not agree that we could do such a big project by ourselves now when they come to our home we get to show our work. "Well done Anthony" If my heart you are already a winner.

Why I should win
The reason why I think we should be winners is because I think we are a great example for others who think that dreams can not come true. But you have to available to wanted to work and build with a lot or love, patience and excitement.

Pam DeMarsico

My Experience
We started our full kitchen remodel in February 2008 and finished in August 2008! We did all the work ourselves which included many walls down, new ceiling, new window, flooring, plumbing and electrical. It was a long project but we have exactly what we wanted and we love our kitchen! We are very happy with the cabinets, they are pretty and very durable. Our project was held up because of shipping problems which is the only negative we had through the whole project. We had many cabinets that were damaged but Kitchenspro worked with us to the end and replaced anything that was damaged. We also had some difficulty getting the correct glass doors for our island. At first we were sent two empty door frames that broke through shipping. The replacement was sent but it was only one door, with glass and muttons (which we actually fell in love with). The trouble was waiting for the second matching door with muttons. It finally came and again, we are very happy with the product.

Why I should win
Our kitchen is definitely the best kitchen of 2008 because it was done with our own blood, sweat and tears! It is completely functional and makes our everyday life ten fold better

Deborah Rohr

My Experience
We expanded our kitchen by 7' which meant we needed all new cabinets, countertops and flooring. We order the Maple Cherry cabinets from Kitchenspro. We installed granite countertops, glass tile backsplash and wood floors. It is wonderful, we get so many compliments and have recommended KitchenPro to others.

Why I should win
Our kitchen is beautiful yet elegant. It is so functional with the amount of drawers we installed. The glass front cabinets are wonderful. It also was a bargin at under $10,000 for all cabinets, countertops, flooring and incidentals.

Ted Kappler

My Experience
My wife and I chose Kitchen Pro Cabinetry because we wanted the best looking, and best quality product for our money. Our designer at Kitchen Pro was wonderful. He helped translate our ideas and feelings into a plan that not only fits well into our size requirements, but also has the flare we wanted to achieve. We ordered several different samples and narrowed down our selection to the "Vanilla Glazed Maple" cabinets. The over all quality is equal to other cabinets that sell for a much higher price! Assembling the cabinets was not that difficult. To compliment our cabinets we selected high end: granite counter tops, solid hardwood flooring, appliances, faucet, etc.. To start we knocked down two side walls opening the kitchen up to the dining room and living room, creating a very open greatroom experience. My wife loves to cook, for just the two of us or lots of family and friends. She not only wanted a kitchen that looks great from the living and dining room; she wanted one that is completely functional. The end result is beyond our expectations! We hope that you take something from what you see in our photos, and experience, to help you in your process of creating your own dream kitchen.

Why I should win
Wow, it is not surprising that so many of these kitchen entered in this contest are very beautiful. We are delighted to have been selected as a finalist. We are not contractors by trade, but the end result of our kitchen project has thrilled and enspired those who have seen it. They can't believe how attractive, inviting, and functional it is. Many have said it belongs on the pages of a "House Beautiful" type magizine. The level of craftsmanship, and attention to detail, we put into our kitchen compliments well the level of care and quality you will receive when you see your finished result when building with Cabinet Pro Cabinets. We should win this contest because our kitchen is a great showcase for the beautiful cabinets we used.

Leanna Anderson

My Experience
When we built our home, I had no idea how expensive good quality cabinets cost. We knew that we had to go all out when it came to our kitchen, but didn't have the budget. How grateful I am that kitchenspro saved us from ordinary and helped us create extrodinary on a budget. And the result is better quality and more beautiful then we could have ever of imagined.

Why I should win
We were able to take Kitchenspro's cabinets and make a kitchen that would rival the finest kitchens in the world. It is beautiful and definetly the jewel of our home.

Lee Linde

My Experience
In this extensive remodel project we removed walls and replaced them with exposed beams to open up the kitchen. We then built a custom 3 tier island to accomodate guests as well as a special counter for a handicapped son in a wheelchair.The finish product perfectly blends beauty and functionality.

Why I should win
We were able to create this dream kitchen on a modest budget thanks to Kitchen Pro Cabinetry products and alot of design imagination. Everything you could want in a kitchen including an abundance of storage space as well as modern day features such as a computer workspace, pull out shelves and contemporary design make this a beautiful and user friendly kitchen.

Michael Lagace

My Experience
I researched pre-manufactured and all the RTA cabinets from the big chain stores to just about all the web stores. I purchased 5 full cabinets from different companies to compare quality and the Kitchens Pro cabinet was by far the best quality. Their service was also excellent from answering questions to the order process, they helped me all the way.

Why I should win
Our kitchen should win because of the added features that made the already excellent Kitchens Pro cabinets even better. Some examples are as follows:1. the cabinets were all assembled using "pocket holes" (see pic) this method of joining cabinets is a very strong connection method and cost $100 for the tool to make the holes.2. we used "Blum" full extension under drawer mounts for added quality.3. we made custom drawer dividers in the commonly used drawers.4. a custom letter and key holder was also constructed.5. a secondary project was also constructed using Kitchens Pro cabinets for the fireplace surround. The fire place was constructed of Brick which was a dust collector. We purchased cabinets and trimmed them down and attached them to the brick and gave the fireplace a formal look.